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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.44, 686.20 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.44, 686.20 and 183.68 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.44 : 686.20 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.44/686.20 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.44x = 686.20 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.44x = 126,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,041.22/457.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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